Sunday, October 17 8:00 A.M. Worship Service with Holy Communion 9:15 A.M. Sunday School 9:15 A.M. Adult Bible Studies 10:30 A.M. Worship Service 6:30-7:15 P.M. Youth Choir Tuesday, October 19 6:00 P.M. Planning Meeting 7:00 P.M. Council Meeting Wednesday, October 20 10:30 A.M. Adult Bible Study 12:30- 4:00 & 5:30-7:30 P.M. Craft Group 5:15 P.M. Confirmation Class 5:30 P.M. Chime Choir 6:30 P.M. Adult Choir 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. Youth Group Thursday, October 21 6:30 P.M. Worship Service with Holy Communion Saturday October 23 7-8:00 A.M. Men’s Group 8:30 A.M. Women’s Bible Study 9:00 A.M. - Noon Saturday Craft Group Sunday, October 24 8:00 A.M. Worship Service 9:15 A.M. Sunday School 9:15 A.M. Adult Bible Studies 10:30 A.M. Worship Service with Holy Communion 6:30-7:15 P.M. Youth Choir
Helping Hands: Do you wish the leaves would rake themselves up? Are you dreading how deep the leaves in your gutter are? Do you feel anxious about climbing the ladder to hang up Christmas decorations? We have great news for you! The youth of Good Shepherd are offering their hands and feet to perform fall/winter cleanup activities for members of the congregation for free will offerings to help cover some of the costs of attending the Gathering next July. Cleanup activities include things such as raking leaves, cleaning gutters, pruning perennials, putting away patio furniture, hanging up Christmas lights, etc. If you have an activity that you would like assistance with, please reach out to Julie Toll at 262-490-8447 or toll.julie@yahoo.com.
The Reason For God: Join us Sunday mornings in between services for the next few weeks as we study "The Reason For God" using RightNow Media. This study will help us dig deeper into the objections of the Christian faith and to learn about both sides of the issues. Sessions include: 1. Isn’t the Bible a Myth? 2. How Can You Say There Is Only One Way to God? 3. What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life? 4. Why Does God Allow Suffering? 5. Why Is the Church Responsible for So Much Injustice? 6. How Can God Be Full of Love and Wrath at the Same Time? If you missed last weeks’ episode or want to preview this Bible Study, please go to RightNow Media and watch away!
Thank You: Thank you, glorious people of the Good Shepherd for the wonderful cards and gifts you blessed our family with for pastor appreciation. We are filled with appreciation for you! - Pastor Koepsell and family.
Prayer Partners: Thank you to the members that have offered to become a Confirmation Student Prayer Partner. A letter with your Prayer Partner’s name and other information was sent out on Monday, Oct 11th. If you have not received it, please let me know so I can get you a copy of it. There is a box in the church office for you to put your notes in. Thank you for taking part in this amazing program.
Saturday Morning Craft Group: Grab your travel mug full of coffee, craft supplies and join us each Saturday morning from 9-noon as we craft together to help make items to sell at the annual Good Shepherd Craft & Bake Sale.
Coffee Hour: For the next few Sundays, Thrivent is sponsoring our coffee hour. All free willing offerings will go towards supporting our new Family Ministry Books. If you haven’t already, look at the great family resources above the quiet bags. We encourage you to take advantage of this new ministry by checking out a book or family devotion.
Childcare Needed: Do you love children or maybe you are a high schooler looking for some service hours? The church is looking for someone to watch the two youngest Charles Family boys on Wednesdays from 5-6:15 pm when there is Confirmation Class. Jennifer has graciously volunteered to teach the 7th grade Confirmation Class but is looking for someone willing to play with her youngest boys in the nursey at church while she teaches. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the church office.
Voters Meeting: The next Voters Meeting is scheduled for October 31st at 11:45, after the second service. Don’t worry about missing the Packer game, they play on Thursday the 28th. At this meeting you, the Church Congregation, will vote on the following Church Leadership positions and candidates: Vice President: Chad Smith; Treasurer: Diane Flouro; Head Elder: Vacant; Director of Education: Jennifer Charles; Trustee: Craig Dreger; Youth Group Leader: Matt Toll; Financial Secretary: Solicitating Volunteer or Nomination
90 years ago: As more people are spending more at home and with their households due to the pandemic, the Lutheran Hour® is touching families using the newest technologies connecting with them on their preferred media source. Along with the Households of Faith materials, LHM is still sharing the Gospel and equipping the laity to strengthen the spiritual vibrancy of their homes as they reach out in the community in spiritual conversations. Last chance to register for the So Wisconsin & No Wisconsin Joint LLL District Convention on Saturday, October 23 at Faith Lutheran Church, 601 East Glendale Ave., Appleton, WI with guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler, Speaker of the Lutheran Hour®. The doors open at 8:00 a.m. with the convention beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 4:30 p.m. Please send registration to Peggy Kraase, N115W16887 El Camino Dr., Germantown, WI 53022 or email: peggyak2002@yahoo.com. Registration deadline is October 13, 2021.Forms are by the bulletin board near the restrooms. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Phillips, 920-420-5141
this week on KFUO.org: Worship with us in Daily Chapel services at 10:00 a.m. CT, study the Means of Grace on Concord Matters (10/23 at 10:00 a.m. CT), study Ezekiel 22-26 on Sharper Iron's "The Faithful Watchman" (weekdays at 8:00 a.m. CT), and study various Psalms before beginning Ecclesiastes on Thy Strong next week (weekdays at 11:00 a.m. CT). Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or on the KFUO Radio app!
Please remember in your prayers:
Church Members: Becky Siegrist, Pastor Hoversten, Barb Kolb, Vicki Beck and Rick Koplitz.
Friends & Relatives of Church Members: Lee & Carol Zuberbier’s son, Matthew; Linda Everson’s aunt, Shirley; Pastor Sallach; Dian Sheldon’s mom, Ellaine Collins; Jan Peterson’s son, Scot; Gene & Donna Gohlke’s nephews, Kirk and Michael; Joyce Ludwig’s brother, Glen; Mitzi Papenfuss’ granddaughter, Jessie; and Doug Flouro’s brother, Allen.
Those Who Want to Worship with Us But Aren’t Currently Able: Edward Huebner, Dolores Ziemer, Donald Sasse, Judy Blackmore, Bill & Louise Gabert; Dexter Schaubs; Bill Zorr & Marge Bolding.
Military Members & Their Families: Chris Hibben, Chad Berry, Alycia Mueller, and Jared Rivera
“Reach” means how many people have seen the online service post on Facebook. “Engagement” is the number of interactions, such as views, clicks, comments, likes and shares
Offerings:
General Fund: $5,785.00
Debt: $640.00
Missions: $1.00
Misc: $255.00
Total Offerings: $6,681.00
Weekly Budget Needs at Good Shepherd: $6,353.83
(“…So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.”) -1 Corinthians 14:12
Scrip Ordered: $835.00 App. Rebate to Church YTD: $1,605.00